by
DancingDee
Jun 05, 2013
Because when a a card is entered as a Debit, you have to use a pin# which can be used by others more easily, than using a card as Credit where you only have to put in your Zip code. A Deibit card can be used as Debit or Credit. It's also safer to use it as Credit unless you need to get cash, then it must be used as a Debit.